Question

question 10
2 points
a pound of organic asparagus is $2.49, a pound of organic broccoli is $0.99, and an 8-oz package of organic mushrooms is $2.00. a pound of regular asparagus is $1.49, a pound of regular broccoli is $0.69, and an 8-oz package of regular mushrooms is $1.50. if a recipe calls for 5.2 pounds of asparagus, 2.4 pounds of broccoli crowns, and 2 packages of mushrooms, $__ more will be spent if organic vegetables are used instead of regular vegetables. (round each price to the nearest cent.)
6.92
5.34
5.82
6.76
clear selection

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate asparagus cost difference

First, find the price per pound difference for asparagus, then multiply by the required pounds.
$\text{Difference}_{\text{asparagus}} = (\$2.49 - \$1.49) \times 5.2 = 1.00 \times 5.2 = \$5.20$

Step2: Calculate broccoli cost difference

Find the price per pound difference for broccoli, then multiply by the required pounds.
$\text{Difference}_{\text{broccoli}} = (\$0.99 - \$0.69) \times 2.4 = 0.30 \times 2.4 = \$0.72$

Step3: Calculate mushrooms cost difference

Find the price per package difference for mushrooms, then multiply by the number of packages.
$\text{Difference}_{\text{mushrooms}} = (\$2.00 - \$1.50) \times 2 = 0.50 \times 2 = \$1.00$

Step4: Sum all cost differences

Add the three calculated differences to get the total extra cost.
$\text{Total Difference} = 5.20 + 0.72 + 1.00 = \$6.92$

Answer:

6.92